Croque Madame Recipe (French Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Fried Egg)

Croque Madame Recipe (French Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Fried Egg)

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The classic croque madame, like its counterpart, the croque monsieur, is filled with melty Gruyère and ham, and may be broiled or fried. Madame, however, is topped with silky béchamel and a lush...

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3½ cups (12 oz.) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese, divided
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • Twelve ¾-in. slices pain de mie or other white Pullman bread, toasted
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 12 thin slices baked ham
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 6 large eggs

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